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Price Paid:
$279.00
from State Street Discoun Summary:
I’m impressed with Marantz CC-4001. I was looking for a great-sounding CD changer with the capability of playing MP3s down the road (when my kids are older). I like Yamaha but the Yammy changer didn’t support MP3s and had only an optical output. I auditioned the Denon DCM-290 but didn’t like the controls (or the 1yr warranty). I realize that Marantz and Denon fall under the same corporate parent, but the Marantz and Denon use difference DACs. I also liked the Marantz front-console controls (easier to do random than the Denon) as well as the small remote.Finally, a 3-yr warranty was icing on the cake.
It’s being played through a Yamaha tuner using the Marantz internal DAC. Speakers are Paradigm Mini Monitors. At first the music sounded a smidge thin, though precise and musical, to my ears. Then again, we were playing mostly Christmas music at the time (my Christmas present to myself).
Now that I’ve listened critically I like what I hear. It’s hard to tell whether it’s break-in or just better source material being played. The sound is mellow and precise and musical, and there’s a nice soundstage. Bass is about right. The changer itself is a bit noisy, but it’s quiet once the track is selected.
This unit is worth auditioning. At worse, it’s above average. At best, you might think (as I do) that this can hold its own with some units costing much more. Strengths:
Relaxed, musical, precise. I like the controls. And it's easy on the eyes with the aluminum face. Weaknesses:
None at this price.
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